Woman Struck By SUV On Route 1

MELROSE, MA — A woman was seriously injured after being struck Tuesday night by an SUV on Route 1.

State Police said the woman, who has not yet been identified, was hit on the northbound lanes near Route 99. She was brought to Mass General.

The driver of the SUV, a 45-year-old Lynnfield man, remained on scene. His vehicle was towed away.

The right two lanes of Route 1 North were closed for about two hours Tuesday night.